March 21, 2014

I recently mentioned that Sage & I hosted a baby shower for my cousin, Tuli and one of my best friends, Bridget last month.  Well, on March 21st Bridget & Tuli welcomed their adorable, sweet, little baby boy into this world at 3:21am.  His name is Ezra Senituli Fakauho & he is absolutely perfect! 

 

 

I had the honor of being there throughout Bridget's labor and it was such an incredible experience.  Aside from my own experience of giving birth to Anelia, I have never witnessed someone else doing so.  It was beautiful and amazing to say the least.  There wasn't a dry eye in that room the moment that Ezra was born.   

One thing I'll never forget was seeing my cousin Tuli comfort Bridget and assist her throughout the whole thing.  It brought back a lot of memories of when I delivered Ane & how Sage was there throughout the process for me.  They worked so well together as a team during labor and are doing an astounding job working together now as parents. 

Bridget's Mom, her sister, Malvina, Tuli, and my sister-in-law and Bridget's best friend, Tawny were all present through the labor and delivery.  Out of them I got to get Ezra dressed and swaddle him since I have the most "baby experience."  While doing so everyone was standing around & Bridget's mom said "Wow, you really know what you're doing." Her sweet words meant so much.  With me expecting another baby in September I have been nervous.  Every now and then I'll question if I'll know how to handle everything.  I was surprised with myself when I got Ezra dressed, everything just came naturally.  It was very reassuring that I'll be able to handle my sweet bundle of joy when he or she arrives in September.

This entire experience was another reminder of what life is truly about.  I feel unbelievably blessed to have Bridget, Tuli and Ezra in my life and I look forward to seeing their son and our kids grow up together as we all have over the years.  I'll cherish the memories of Ezra's sweet arrival forever.